The vampire lord is a pure form of a vampire and comes complete with a separate skill tree and set of powers. The majority of these quests are functionally identical regardless of your aligned faction, which means the real consequence of your decision to side with one or the other lies in the side-quests and your character's alternate form.Ĭhoosing to align with the vampires grants you the vampire lord alternate form, which is new to Skyrim.
No matter which side you choose, the main story line consists of 12 quests. Whether you choose to side with the vampire clan or fight alongside the Dawnguard forces, obtaining the bow is your ultimate objective. It is a weapon of immense power that holds the potential to blot out the sun forever, allowing vampires to roam Skyrim freely and without fear. A prophecy from the Elder Scrolls foretold the discovery of Auriel's Bow.
Dawnguard's main story line delves into the conflict between a vampire faction and the Dawnguard, a newly reformed fighting force dedicated to eliminating vampires from the world.
